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Weather Almanac: Afton, IA 50830

🗓️ Historical norms for May

April June
Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May. Jun. Jul. Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec.
May avg. precipitation
🌧️ 5.00"
May days below freezing
📉 ≈0.4 days
Average May lows 47°F – 53°F
USDA Zone
5b
Annual extreme lows -15°F to -10°F
Last Spring Frost (36°F)
🌷 May 7
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First Fall Frost (36°F)
🍂 Sep 22
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Temperature climatic data from weather station: CRESTON 2 SW (USC00131962)

Precipitation climatic data from weather station: LORIMOR (USC00134926)

Agricultural climatic data from weather station: CRESTON 2 SW (USC00131962)